KenyaThe climate of Machakos
The current climate in Machakos features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Machakos, Kenya.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Machakos in recent years was 32°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in September 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Machakos receives 729 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Machakos?
The best time to visit Machakos for sunny weather is January through March, May through October and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Machakos. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Machakos
The climate table of Machakos shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 46 | 57 | 126 | 73 | 42 | 7,7 | 29 | 25 | 58 | 135 | 93 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Machakos, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Machakos
Yearly Temperature in Machakos
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Machakos, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Machakos
Total Yearly Precipitation in Machakos
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Machakos, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Machakos
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Average weather in Machakos by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Machakos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.